Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 57-62 , March 2007

Pelvic Relaxation—Anatomical Considerations

  • Peter M. Sagar
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  • John H. Pemberton

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: John H. Pemberton, MD, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic. East 6-A, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905.

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 Sagar PM and Pemberton JH. Pelvic Relaxation-Anatomical Considerations. Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery. 7:122-128, 1996

 Pelvic floor abnormalities and their treatment depend on a detailed understanding of the anatomy and physiology involved. This article provides a specific yet understandable description of pelvic floor anatomy, with particular emphasis on pudendal nerve function and functional anatomy of the anorectum.

PII: S1043-1489(06)00117-5

doi: 10.1053/j.scrs.2006.12.010

Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 57-62 , March 2007

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